The Chain Breaker
Le Briseur de chaînes
Synopsis
Antoine Mouret, an authoritarian restaurateur, is the head of a large family where, for reasons of interest, people only marry cousins. But some have other plans, Marcus especially when he meets a passing circus girl.
Top Cast
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Pierre Fresnay
Marcus
Marcelle Géniat
Mamouret
Blanchette Brunoy
Marie-Jo
Ginette Leclerc
Graziella
André Brunot
Antoine Mouret
Raoul Marco
Alphonse
Alfred Adam
Guillaume
Gilberte Géniat
Estelle
Ginette Baudin
Gisèle
Marthe Mellot
Héloïse
René Blancard
Ferdinand
Jeanne Véniat
Armandine
Jean-Henri Chambois
Léonard
Paul Delauzac
Monseigneur Mouret, l'évêque
René Forval
Le prêtre
Julien Maffre
Titin
Louis Seigner
Le Ministre
Charles Dullin
Esprit Mouret
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jacques Daniel-Norman
- Original Title
- Le Briseur de chaînes
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jacques Daniel-Norman
Department Leadership Roster
Jacques Daniel-Norman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Chain Breaker
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Chain Breaker about?
Antoine Mouret, an authoritarian restaurateur, is the head of a large family where, for reasons of interest, people only marry cousins. But some have other plans, Marcus especially when he meets a passing circus girl.
Who directed The Chain Breaker?
The Chain Breaker was directed by Jacques Daniel-Norman.
Who stars in The Chain Breaker?
The principal cast of The Chain Breaker includes Pierre Fresnay, Marcelle Géniat, Blanchette Brunoy, Ginette Leclerc, André Brunot.
When was The Chain Breaker released and how long is it?
The Chain Breaker was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 57m.